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A member asked:

Doc says i have bakers cyst. but i have no bump. only behind knee pressure. worried i could have a clot? he said i dont cus it would swell and hurt.

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Baker's Cyst: If you have that,it is not a clot so don't worry about getting one.

Answered 1/2/2018

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I woke up to pain in the back of my right knee. I googled and it mentioned Baker Cyst but I do not see any lumps. Should I rest it and give it a few days before consulting with a doctor? Im on the pill so concerned about blood clots.. Thanks

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Behind my left knee hurts constantly. My orthopedic specialist thinks its maybe baker cyst. How do we know?

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Son, 36, inner right thigh slightly above knee hurts when he presses there, why would this happen? He has no injury, worried about clot, has no redness, swelling or pain when walking, no health issues, could this alone be a sign, should he see a doc?

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